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Innovation News Anne Bauer, a 17-year-old senior at East Lake High School, created The Career Cafe.

Career Cafe: Workshop helps girls land the jobs of their dreams

A career program designed by a Pinellas County Girl Scout helps girls build the skills they need to land the job of their dreams.

 


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West Tampa's Armory Gardens to hold Safety, Security and Fun Festival

Police and fire demonstrations and interactive play are part of the Safety, Security and Fun Festival in West Tampa, which is also a fundraiser for Vila Brothers Park.

Development News Summerset at South Fork Oasis in Riverview

Surban trend: Affordable homes for millennials who don't mind the commute

New housing communities in Wesley Chapel and Hudson are targeting millennials and other entry-level homebuyers.


Feature Story BeachTran rendering at Clearwater Beach.

Clearwater company pushes futuristic solution to local traffic congestion

Passenger pods moving along a guide rail could deliver beachgoers from downtown Clearwater to Pier 60 and back with stops in between. Learn more.

Feature Story Mike Owen and Donna Glann-Smyth marry near a ghost orchid-bearing tree in the Fakahatchee Preserve State Park.

Book excerpt: Son of Real Florida by Jeff Klinkenberg

“HOO-TEEHOO!” If you hear that call, you'll know it's time to gather round for A Swamp Wedding as told by a Son of Real Florida. Read more.

Buzz Represent at Cass Contemporary

Art Snax: Represent, and other art events on local menu in April

Whether you're into jazz, contemporary art, meeting artists, cultural festivals, networking, or most anything arts-related in Hillsborough County, find things to do and places to go in the latest Art Snax. 

Feature Story Guests listen to speakers at Innovation Summit 2018 at Amalie Arena.

Synapse Innovation Summit connects Tampa Bay entrepreneurial ecosystem

Tampa Bay political, business and community leaders encourage collaboration, connections in local entrepreneurial ecosystem during Synapse’s 2018 Innovation Summit in downtown Tampa.

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Tech Bytes: Competitions spur tech innovation

Innovators claim $3,500 cash prizes at Synapse’s 2018 Innovation Summit. Plus other Tampa Bay Area tech news.


Feature Story Mabel the T-Rex sculpted by J. Kent at Tampa Hackerspace.

Tampa Hackerspace provides a place to tinker

Tampa Hackerspace is helping to fuel Tampa Bay’s creative instincts, facilitating experimentation and collaboration with shared tools and space.

Feature Story Water Street Tampa promises major change to the downtown area.

Moving to downtown Tampa: Smart Lab brings innovative view

Suffolk’s Smart Lab featuring 3D virtual reality opens in the Channel District near Tampa Bay WaVE and Water Street Tampa, joining the Tampa Bay Area's growing innovation ecosystem.

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How to attract industry, investments? Make Tampa a better place for mobility

Sam Gibbons of Tampa, a regional planner and advocate for social and environmental justice, urges a shifting of priorities when it comes to transportation.

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Tourme: A digital platform transforming the tourist industry

Tourme brings the power of digital technology to the travel tour industry, enabling tourists to cut costs while arranging customized tours globally.


For Good Sri Sundaram, dean of the Kate Tiedemann College of Business at USFSP

For Good: USFSP develops financial literacy training

A mock, Wall Street trading room at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg will be used to train students and the public, with help from a Bank of America Charitable Foundation grant.


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Health equity solutions: Mobile clinics take care to underserved neighborhoods

Among the solutions to health equity issues plaguing local communities? Take health providers to the patients. Learn what St. Joseph's Mobile Medical Clinic is doing.

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Evidence of Tampa Bay Area's growing tech hub: Clearwater counts 50 tech companies, 2K jobs

Dozens of fast-growing tech companies, many garnering national attention for talent and innovation, now call Clearwater home. Read more.

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Job fairs help connect people to open jobs in healthcare, many other professions

Jobs in the healthcare industry aren’t just for nurses and doctors. There are plenty of opportunities for administrators, drivers, cashiers, janitors, and more. Check out the prospects, the Medical Career Job Fair -- and other upcoming job fairs across Tampa Bay.


Development News The new Bodega will have two shuffle boards on site.

Bodega restaurant expanding into Seminole Heights

Bodega, a St. Pete eatery popular for its Cuban sandwich, is coming to Seminole Heights this spring.

Innovation News Dirk Ahlborn, CEO of Hyperloop Transportation Techonologies

Tampa Innovation Summit features Hyperloop, Tesla, IBM, Water Street Tampa, and more

Tampa nonprofit Synapse finalizes plans for Tampa Bay’s second Innovation Summit, which will feature the CEO of Hyperloop, a revolutionary global transportation company.